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Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - 6 p.m. February 27th, 2024

Introduction

Dan J calls this meeting to order at 6:15 pm

Attendance

BOD

• Dan J
• Geoff L
• Anna K
• Sarah D
• Hannah S
• Stefan B
• Bill R

Guests

• Tom G
• Tony W
• Carlin
• Erica
• Rick M
• Roger
• Tim C
• David A
• John K
• Bill C

Review and approval of Previous Minutes

• Unanimous approval (6-0)

Current Financial Projections/Treasurer's Report

• Available on the WIKI

Agenda items

• Formally buy out the remainder of the mortgage for the Lenox Building with Tom G on behalf of MMIG!
  • There is cake!
    • $123,764.47 paid to Milwaukee MakerSpace Investors Group
    • The Milwaukee MakerSpace owns 2555 South Lenox, Milwaukee, WI

• Discuss PPE update (first aid kit updates)
• Funds were approved, update of progress?
  • Request for a first aid kit for the casting area with materials for burns.
    • Mike H and Dan J have begun purchases; to be completed in the near future
    • David Arnold will work with Tim C, Dan J and Mike H for first aid kit for casting area

• Member Survey update - Rick Melton
  • Presentation of results and recommendations from the ad hoc committee.
    • Feb 10th 30 MMS members participated in a World Cafe.
      • Committee is finalizing recommendations for presentation to the BOD and Area Champions

• Member's large printer was damaged at Norwich: Sarah D
  • Dan J motioned for a vote to reimburse Tim C $300 for his printer.
    • The machine can be fixed with parts from other machines for $300. Tim will donate the machine to the MMS once operational
  • Bill R seconded the motion
  • Vote was approved 6-1 (Sarah voted via email prior to meeting).

• Vote to Purchase 6 larger charging bricks and built in USB ports for meeting room drops and replacement for the vinyl cutter computer in Norwich meeting room : https://www.amazon.com/Protector-TESSAN-Charging-Extension-Accessories/dp/B08G1CB5SL/ref=sr_1_4_pp (serves the need of the increase of committee and educational working groups)
  • Vote approved via email: 5-0

• Vote to Allocate for the former Reichard rental space into the MMS Norwich open meeting space. It’s(unfortunately) basically been functioning like that, and would preserve the room for members use (its getting a good bit of activity now.)
  • 132 sq feet
  • Geoff call for a vote
  • Stefan seconded
  • Vote approved 5-0 (Dan J abstains)

• Vote to Give Wild Apricot access to Jon Drayna so communications can assess the automated templates and such.
  • Vote approved via email 5-0

• Quickbooks update:
• Dan J input required info into the Quickbooks software
• Slated to be operational in March/April

• Norwich paint room update
  • Electrical work has been bid out
  • Tom G is working on the structural mounting of the furnace.
  • Dan J is working on the gas line install.
  • Goal is to complete by Spring of '24.

• Ceramics Area Expansion
  • Additional cost: ~$500 for 2×120@ 20 amp cord drop (tabled until quote is obtained)
  • Cost estimate with Electrician is in progress.
  • Moved discussion to March meeting

• Discuss charging for overnight use of tables at Lenox/Norwich
  • Geoff suggests charging for all tables in both buildings if table is used for >24 hours
    • Geoff is willing to handle all the back administration (e.g. billing, etc.)
    • Anna call for a vote to charge for ALL projects left on work tables in either facility
      • COSTS:
      • $10/2 days
      • $20/week
      • No rentals greater than 2 weeks.
        • Vote APPROVED 6-0

• Provide Sindie Ho and Brian Flannery access to Wild Apricot to assist with new member sign up
  • Vote APPROVED 6-0

• Discuss removal of Lenox Vault 17 (currently assigned to the Fine Arts Printing Area)
  • If we are going to go through the trouble of demolishing Vault 17, should we take out the adjacent vault 18/19 at the same time?
  • Tabled from previous meeting.
  • Printing area is currently working on an alternative plan for where the Area should be. It will be presented by the Printing Area Champion at an upcoming BOD meeting.

• Ad Hoc Membership Committee focused on new member orientation – Anna K and Stefan
  • Committee developing recommendations/work in progress

• Proposing a Guest Membership Program for visiting artists - Dave Arnold
  • Dave proposed the idea of a visiting artist membership. This will allow visiting artists to visit the Space, make a mold and cast iron. There are many talented artists that could share their knowledge just by participating in the week leading up to an Iron Pour.
  • Dan J states the MMS liability membership covers both members and non-members
  • Dan J suggests this discussion be limited to only the iron pour and will be overseen by the Casting Area Champion. If other areas request similar approval, the proposal must be reviewed and approved by the BOD.
  • Tom G suggests signing up as a member for a select period of time.
  • Geoff suggests allowing guests in facilities only to make molds and for the pour.
  • John K suggests having each guest sign a specific iron pour liability waiver.
    • Area champion is responsible for having all guests sign the IRON POUR SPECIFIC release
  • Dave's request is covered under current rules and regulations.

• Roger voted 6-0 to be the Lenox Paint Room co-Champion.

General discussion

Meeting adjourns at 8:10 PM.